Machining Blade Manufacturing - Senior Supervisor Production
About The Position
Chromalloy is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing production teams and support daily execution across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee performance. The role provides leadership, direction, and coaching to help achieve production goals while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, customer service, operational excellence, and employee development. The supervisor assigns and executes production schedules, develops employees, improves processes, and ensures customer commitments are met. The position supports a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment and works on-site in Carson City, Nevada, on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Work outside regularly scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, may be required to meet operational needs. Additional hours are assigned based on business requirements; non-exempt employees receive overtime in accordance with applicable law. The position supports the manufacture and repair of critical aerospace components. Candidates must meet the stated U.S.-person eligibility requirements. Any employment offer is conditioned on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 5 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience leading teams in a production environment.
- Strong knowledge of machining, manufacturing processes, and production operations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
- Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with production planning, workforce management, and operational metrics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Must qualify as a U.S. person under the stated government-regulation eligibility requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree, technical degree, or trade school certification.
- Aerospace manufacturing or component repair experience.
- Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or Continuous Improvement experience.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Experience supporting customer audits and operational performance initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
- Coach, develop, and support production employees and team leads.
- Plan and prioritize work in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
- Manage staffing, labor utilization, overtime, and cross-training activities.
- Provide technical support for machining operations, blueprint interpretation, and process troubleshooting.
- Partner with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Maintenance to meet customer commitments.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Monitor performance metrics, identify opportunities, and implement improvements.
- Promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional development.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment.
- Support operational escalations and provide backup leadership when needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus EAP and wellness incentives, with options starting on the first day of employment.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Training and development curriculum, regular performance conversations, and engineering fellowship programs.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, and parental leave, eligible from the first day of employment.
- Competitive pay and potential eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
